Assistive Technology Professional

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Crystal Lake School District 47 has an opening for an Assistive Technology Professional, beginning the  school year. The role of Assistive Technology is to work together with the student’s educational team, the student, and parents to help determine if assistive technology is required to access their education and provide assistive technology tools to remove barriers the student has to access their education.

Strategies include the use of low and high tech assistive technology devices and implementation strategies. Students are seen on a referral basis, and educational teams are coached on classroom implementation. Assistive technology services are available to all D47 students. This position would focus on the high incidence population of students and assist when needed with the low incidence population. An assistive technology mentor will be provided.

Specific Skills Preferred

• Strong technology skills and knowledge of Google Apps for education tools
• Knowledge of low and high tech assistive technology tools that support reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and other educational needs.
• Strong problem solving skills

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with all state rules and regulations, Board of Education policy, and administrative procedures
• Comply with all of the requirements regarding reports, record keeping, etc. in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of disability related issues that may interfere with a student’s access to the learning environment, including appropriate interventions, devices/tools, and solutions
• Works effectively as a member of a team, Contributes creative solutions to problems, Uses training and experience to support classroom instruction.
• Determines skills and abilities of the educational team, Delegates duties to provide the most effective opportunities for students, Monitors the effectiveness of the implementation of the assistive technology tools, and provides direction and training as needed
• Demonstrates proficient strategies for instruction, including; communication with students, using questioning techniques, use of engagement strategies and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to student instructional needs.
• Provide training and resources for district staff, building staff, student teams, students, and parents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in itinerant settings.
• Travel to various buildings to provide assistive technology support.
• Order, track, and dispense inventory of assistive/sped devices and software.
• Other duties related to the position as assigned

Skills And Experience Required

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Special Education endorsment
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with students with special needs
• Adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Ability to effectively prioritize and address multiple tasks at any given time
• Ability to problem solve the needs of students and staff in a solution focused manner
• Exceptional people skills; ability to facilitate conversations with staff and interact effectively with students

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal skills, articulation, and organization
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and travel between buildings

Please Include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet

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Resume Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function Other
• Industries Education Management

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